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Former President Trump and Senator JD Vance have faced backlash for promoting unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, allegedly eating pets. Despite local officials debunking these rumors, the narrative has led to significant community unrest and national media attention as the election approaches. The situation has escalated with bomb threats affecting local schools and government buildings.
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Marcellus Williams was executed by lethal injection in Missouri on September 24, 2024, despite significant doubts about his guilt in the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle. Prosecutors and Gayle's family opposed the execution, citing concerns over the trial's integrity and new DNA evidence.
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U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross denied a request to extend Georgia's voter registration deadline following Hurricane Helene. The ruling came after advocacy groups argued that the storm hindered registration efforts. Similar challenges are faced in North Carolina, where election officials are scrambling to manage the impact of the hurricane on upcoming elections.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is intensifying her campaign against Donald Trump, highlighting his extreme rhetoric and threats against political opponents. At a rally in Pennsylvania, she showcased clips of Trump labeling critics as 'enemies from within,' asserting that his language poses a danger to democracy as Election Day approaches.
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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has dismissed all charges against Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man, following a violent arrest by Phoenix police on August 19. Bodycam footage revealed excessive force used by officers, prompting community outrage and a review of police conduct in the city.